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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.95, 720.16 and 325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.95, 720.16 and 325.33 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.95 : 720.16 = 325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.95/720.16 = 325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.95x = 720.16 × 325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.95x = 234,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,289.65/521.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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